In 2005 the Austrian National Council established the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria by an Act of Parliament, which is to provide scholarships for all areas of education and further education.

The scholarships are awarded by the foundation board from funds of the Conciliation Fund of the Republic of Austria for descendents of forced labourers or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, particularly from the recruitment of forced labourers.

Eligible for application are

• students pursuing a diploma or master degree programme outside Austria for carrying out research work for their diploma or master thesis
• students pursuing a doctoral programme outside Austria for research work
• Post-docs who are in possession of a doctoral or equivalent degree and who work at a university or equivalent scientific research institution outside Austria

The maximum age for diploma degree or master students is 35 years, for doctoral candidates and post-docs 40 years.
Applicants have to prove being employed by their university / scientific research institution.

Online application: www.scholarships.at 
Further information at www.grants.at